Inlet Velocity in Coastal and Ocean Engineering Formulas

Inlet Velocity is the velocity of the flow at state 1 or inlet. And is denoted by c₁. Inlet Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Inlet Velocity is always negative. Typically, the value of Inlet Velocity is greater than 0.

Formulas to find Inlet Velocity in Coastal and Ocean Engineering

fxInlet Channel VelocityGo

Coastal and Ocean Engineering formulas that make use of Inlet Velocity

fxMaximum Cross-Sectionally Averaged Velocity during Tidal Cycle given Inlet Channel VelocityGo

fxDuration of Inflow given Inlet Channel VelocityGo

List of variables in Coastal and Ocean Engineering formulas

fx Maximum Cross Sectional Average Velocity Go

fx Duration of Inflow Go

fx Tidal Period Go

FAQ

What is the Inlet Velocity?

Inlet Velocity is the velocity of the flow at state 1 or inlet. Inlet Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Inlet Velocity is always negative. Typically, the value of Inlet Velocity is greater than 0.

Can the Inlet Velocity be negative?

Yes, the Inlet Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Inlet Velocity?

Inlet Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Inlet Velocity can be measured.

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